There’s no doubt that Modesto California can be one of the most beautiful places to live, and you want to stay comfortable and enjoy it all year long. That’s why, when it’s time to invest in a new HVAC system for your home, consider a ductless mini-split system.
What Is a Ductless Mini-Split System?
A ductless mini-split system is an HVAC system that provides both heating and cooling for a home. It runs on a heat pump system that connects to multiple indoor air handler units to deliver temperature-controlled air to all the main rooms throughout your home. A ductless mini-split system is powered solely by electricity and can come in both air-source and geothermal models. Air-source mini-split systems are the most popular due to their affordability and minimally invasive installation process.
These HVAC systems work by transporting heat via the air from one location to the next. During the summer months, a mini-split system will pull heat out of the air inside your home and transfer it outside. Conversely, during the winter months, your system will extract heat from the air outside and bring it inside to warm up your home.
High Operating Efficiency
One of the biggest reasons that ductless mini-split systems are so popular for Modesto homeowners is their high operating efficiency. They outperform every other type of heating and air conditioning system on the market today. During the winter months, a mini-split system can reach efficiency levels of up to 300 to 400%. During the summertime, these systems operate more efficiently than a central air conditioning system because they don’t rely on ductwork to deliver cold air throughout your home. Each room has its own air handler and thermostat. You will never have to heat or cool an empty room again.
No Toxic Exhaust Fumes
One of the bigger concerns of using a heating system that burns fuel like natural gas or propane to create heat is that it also creates toxic fumes. These fuel-burning heating systems have to be safely vented to the outdoors, as any buildup inside of your home can be dangerous for you and your family. A mini split only uses enough electricity to run the motors, and there are no fumes. This can provide you with peace of mind about the safety of your family and your home.
Zone Temperature Control
Because a ductless mini-split system relies on multiple indoor air handler units to deliver treated air throughout the various rooms of your home, you can enjoy zone temperature control capabilities. This means that you can set your bedroom temperature to be slightly lower than the temperature in your living room. This can allow you to better enhance your comfort while maximizing your energy savings throughout the entire year.
Tax Incentives and Local Rebates
Since ductless mini-split systems have such a high operating efficiency, the federal government is offering tax incentives to homeowners who invest in them. This is done in an effort to help reduce the country’s energy consumption throughout the year. If you install a new ductless mini-split system in your home, you can receive a tax incentive up to the maximum amount of $3,200. That can go a long way in helping you to recover some of the upfront cost of purchasing your new HVAC system. There are also local governments as well as utility companies that offer rebates to homeowners who invest in these high-efficiency systems.
Great for Existing Homes
One other really great benefit of the ductless mini-split system is that it can allow homeowners who don’t have existing ductwork in their homes to enjoy air conditioning. Retrofitting an existing home with ducting can be extremely expensive and a very invasive process. Some of your floors and walls will have to be disturbed in order to install the ducting. When you invest in a ductless mini-split system, the only invasive part of the installation process is drilling a three-inch hole in your exterior walls to allow refrigerant lines to connect from the outside condenser unit to the indoor air handler units inside.
Helpful Ductless Mini-Split Installation Service
Cencal Mechanical Heating & Air, Inc. offers exceptional ductless mini-split installation services to the entire Modesto California community. We can also assist with all your heating and cooling replacement, repair, and maintenance needs as well as indoor air quality solutions. Call Cencal Mechanical Heating & Air, Inc. today to schedule an appointment with one of our helpful HVAC technicians.
